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Perspectives on Adult Learning: Framing Our Research

Authors

• • Rosemary S. Caffarella
  • University of Northern Colorado
• • Sharan B. Merriam
  • University of Georgia

Abstract

Based on a review of the literature we describe the assumptions and salient concepts of two major perspectives on adult learning: the individual and the contextual. We then argue that although research should continue to be grounded in these two perspectives, we should expand our research efforts in a third paradigm consisting of an integration of these two perspectives.

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How to Cite: Caffarella, R. S. & Merriam, S. B. (1999) “Perspectives on Adult Learning: Framing Our Research”, Adult Education Research Conference. 1(1999).